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IT Help Desk Operator

Average IT Help Desk Operator Hourly Pay

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$18.97
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$13.92
MEDIAN
$18.97
90%
$25.68

The average hourly pay for an IT Help Desk Operator is $18.97 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$14 - $26
Bonus
$267 - $4k
Profit Sharing
$486 - $3k
Total Pay
$30k - $57k
Based on 724 salary profiles (last updated Mar 01 2022)
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How do IT Help Desk Operators Rate Their Jobs?

3.6 out of 5
(199)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a IT Help Desk Operator

Medical
75%
Dental
68%
Vision
61%
None
24%

Gender Breakdown for IT Help Desk Operators

Male
80.6%
Female
18.7%
Prefer to self-define
0.6%
This data is based on 470 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About IT Help Desk Operators

What is the highest pay for IT Help Desk Operators?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an IT Help Desk Operator is $25.68 / hour

What is the lowest pay for IT Help Desk Operators?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an IT Help Desk Operator is $13.92 / hour

How can IT Help Desk Operators increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an IT Help Desk Operator is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an IT Help Desk Operator that oversees more junior IT Help Desk Operators, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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